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Middle schooler receives surprise sneakers
When it came to sneakers, finding the right fit was always a challenge for Alex Michaels, a rising sixth grader at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park. But now, because of his teacher’s dedication and a little help from her friend with an NBA connection, that’ll be the least of his worries this school year.
Oceanside grad leads U.S. women’s hoops team to gold
Jamie Behar, 20, of Oceanside knows the exhilarating thrill of victory, having led the USA women’s basketball team to a gold medal win over home team Israel in the 2022 Maccabiah Games last month.
South Side Hose Co. marks 95th anniversary
South Side Hose Company No. 2 was established in Oceanside on Aug. 1, 1927 in the house of former Chief Richard Bedell’s grandfather. Since then, the main building has moved around some, but …
Maria Conzatti holds down fort at NCC
Alum, longtime faculty member new interim president
Maria Conzatti has two major goals for the next 12 months: To have Nassau Community College “live” the word “community,” and to serve that community through a number of new …
County lawmakers fight congestion pricing
Driving into downtown Manhattan in the near future could cost more than $20 for cars, and four times that for trucks. And that’s after factoring in gas.
Op-Ed
Covid-19’s impact on education could be long-lasting
While much media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has focused on its impact on the global economy, which was serious, there is a potentially more insidious long-term consequence . . .
Randi Kreiss
Sunday is National Senior Citizens Day
We need a National Village Elder, someone whose sole mission it is to advocate for Americans older than 65.
Editorial
Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes
Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now.
Op-Ed
Scientists grapple with the meaning of life. Why should judges?
When faced with controversial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions.